Dear TRCS Families,
Last night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that in order to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan, she is ordering the closure of all K-12 school buildings starting Monday, March 16, until Sunday, April 5th. Under this directive, school buildings are scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 6th. (See information below about Spring Break).
Additional information can be found on the Michigan government website at: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499-521560--,00.html. Governor Whitmer stated, “This is a necessary step to protect our kids, our families, and our overall health. I am working with partners across state government to ensure educators, parents, and students have the support they need during this time, and to ensure our children who rely on schools for meals have access to food. I know this will be a tough time, but we’re doing this to keep the most people safe. I urge everyone to make safe choices during this time and to do everything they can to protect themselves and their families.”
The Governor’s closure encompasses 14 school days and the county has decided to keep our Spring Break intact as scheduled (April 6-10, 2020). We made this determination understanding that staff and families may have unchangeable plans in place during Spring Break, so we will resume student instruction on Monday, April 13, 2020. If the state forgives the Governor’s closure days, our last day of school will remain on June 4, 2020. If some or all of the days are not forgiven, we may have to add make-up days in June. We will provide updates as we learn more from the Governor.
Health and safety of students and staff has to be the primary concern, but we know many families will be looking for resources to help their students stay engaged in learning during this time. TRCS is taking a “resource” approach to student learning during this time. The challenges that we are facing due to this mandated closure really limits us to what we can realistically provide to, and expect from our students.
Below you will find resources available to you arranged by grade levels:
Elementary – PreK-5
Online Resources:
- Sites that require a username and password (district will provide)
- Study Island - grades 2-5
- Zearn
- RAZ Kids - grades K-2
- Free Resources - some may require you to set up an account
- Check school websites for updates/activities
- Facebook - teachers read aloud posted periodically
- Khan Academy
- Starfall - reading games for Grades K-3
- Storyline Online - listen to read aloud online
- ABCYa - reading and math games K-5
- MeLKids - Michigan’s Electronic Library for Kids
- Readworks - reading lessons for different skills and includes reading passages
In the event that your family does not have internet access or technology available, here are some ideas to help your child maintain his/her skills.
- Read at home
- Practice math facts
- Play board games to practice counting and social skills
Middle School:
Study Island – grades 6 – 8.
Khan Academy Parent Quick Start Guide.
Storyline Online - listen to read aloud online.
MeLKids - Michigan’s Electronic Library for Kids.
Readworks - reading lessons for different skills and includes reading passages.
High School:
Dual Enrollment:
Students enrolled in Dual Enrollment courses will be utilizing online learning during the closure. Dual enrollment students should contact their instructor to coordinate how this will work for that instructor’s class.
There will be no school events, practices, open gyms, athletic contests, or performances during the closure period.
Go to our district website (trschools.org) for additional resources and information regarding this school closure.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at rmoag@trschools.org; or call (269) 279-1100.
Sincerely,
Ron Moag -Superintendent
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